New Mexico Radon Information
What is radon gas? Is it dangerous?
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon gas is inert, colorless and odorless. Radon is naturally in the atmosphere in trace amounts. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly and, generally, is not a health issue. Most radon exposure occurs inside homes, schools and workplaces. Radon gas becomes trapped indoors after it enters buildings through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Indoor radon can be controlled and managed with proven, cost-effective techniques.
Breathing radon over time increases your risk of lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Nationally, the EPA estimates that about 21,000 people die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths.
You can take steps to reduce and control the amount of radon in your home. Testing is the only way to determine radon levels. Have your home tested, either by a professional or with a do-it-yourself home test kit. If radon levels are high, contact a certified radon service professional to fix your home. EPA guidance suggests mitigating if levels are at or above 148 Becquerels/meter3 (4 picocuries/liter). Usually, radon problems are fixed using an underground ventilation system or by increasing the rate of air changes in the building.
For more information about indoor air quality and the health risk of radon, visit Health Risk of Radon.
New Mexico Radon Levels
New Mexico has a user submitted radon level of 7.71. This is based on data submitted and the level is always changing.
EPA Radon Levels
New Mexico has 31 counties and 8 have been assigned Zone 1 by the EPA. Zone 1 counties have the highest potential to have homes test higher than 4 pCi/L. At least 17 New Mexico counties fall into EPA Zone 2, which indicates a moderate radon risk. Regardless of which county your New Mexico home is located in, the U.S. EPA recommends that every home should be tested for radon every two years. No level of radon is safe, and the only way to know if your home is affected by this dangerous radioactive gas is to test for it.
The radon levels in New Mexico are above average in many areas of the state. There’s an increased risk for all homeowners, which is why we recommend testing exposure levels at least twice a year during Hot and Cold seasonal changes. Different seasons can produce different levels of Radon. Call 505-991-1700 for more information about your area.
New Mexico Radon Testing
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New Mexico Radon Real Estate Requirements
Both the state of New Mexico and the EPA Highly recommend that all residence and Businesses be tested before a real estate transaction is carried out. Even though New Mexico does not require radon testing, we certainly recommend you have a test performed before you purchase a home. If you decide to perform a test after and find elevated levels, there is no reason to panic. New Mexico radon mitigation is not expensive compared to the dangers and a system can be implemented in a relatively short period of time.
New Mexico Radon Mitigation
Already know you have high levels and need a radon reduction system installed? Radon mitigation is a necessary process when residents find radon levels of 4 pCi/L or higher in their homes. The EPA strongly urges home and property owners to install a radon mitigation system at this level because it can lead to serious health issues, particularly lung cancer. AQHI can help get you in touch with a Mitigation specialist in your area.
New Mexico Radon Map
Zone 1 (1): Potential for radon levels above 4 pCi/L according to EPA
Zone 2 (2): Potential for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L according to the EPA
Zone 3 (3): Lowest EPA level with expected radon levels at or below 2 pCi/L
Disclaimer: It is strongly recommended that all households, schools and office spaces test radon levels individually. The EPA Radon Zone data is not an indicator of individual test results, but a guideline for strategic planning. Toxic radon levels can be found in all counties, regardless of their zone rating. While we make efforts to keep this information up to date, it is derived from thirdparty sources which may not be accurate or reflect the most current statistics.
